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Old Orig Flex user looking for lighter strings

Discussion in 'Strings [DB]' started by thedbassist, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. Jun 23, 2008 #1
    thedbassist

    thedbassist

    Sep 10, 2006
    I've been using Original Flexs on my bass for about six months and really love the sound that they produce on my bass, but they're too high tension for me to comfortably play Bach(and other acrobatic solos) on. What are some good low tension strings that don't inhibit solo playing but blend with a section well?
     
  2. Jun 24, 2008 #2
    JoeyNaeger

    JoeyNaeger Guest Commercial User

    Jun 24, 2005
    Houston, TX
    Bass Specialist, Lisle Violin Shop
    Belcantos.
     
  3. Jun 24, 2008 #3
    Istar

    Istar

    Apr 5, 2005
    Düsseldorf, Germany
    true
     
  4. Jun 24, 2008 #4
    rdwhit

    rdwhit

    Mar 18, 2006
    Louisville ky
    +1:hyper:
     
  5. Jun 24, 2008 #5
    Uncletoad

    Uncletoad

    May 6, 2003
    Columbus Ohio
    Proprietor Fifth Avenue Fret Shop. Technical Editor Bass Gear Magazine
    In order of Tension heaviest at the top:

    Original Flexocor
    Flexocor Stark
    Flexocor Medium
    Flexocor Light
    Belcanto

    All excellent Arco strings.

    You're going to have to try them to know what works for you.